Weight control

Get the “Fats” On Oils

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Oils seem to be one of the main topics of discussion with many of my clients lately.  I was recently interviewed by Beth Roessner, Associate Online Editor, of Active.com on this topic.   Here are the questions and answers from our interview:   Beth:  With so many products and information that are pushing people to a fat-free […]

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Summer Dining Out Dos and Don’ts

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I love eating outside on warm Summer nights!  Last Thursday night, I enjoyed a tasty sushi dinner while sitting outside and people watching.   Just remember, it is important to enjoy those summer night dinners without increasing your waistline.  Here are some eating out tips by Renee Clerkin, RD, LDN, CLT:  DON’T go to the restaurant starving Going […]

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National Women’s Health Week: “It’s Your Time.”

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May 13-19, 2012 is National Women’s Health Week!  This year’s theme is  “It’s Your Time.” What a great theme!  Women tend to take take care of everyone else and take on the responsibility of managing everyone else’s…appointments, meals, pets, schedule, problems, and just well…life. We do so much for those we care about and sometimes forget to […]

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Health & Wellness Ms. Career Girl Connect

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This past Thursday, I was asked to participate on a health and wellness panel at a Ms. Career Girl Connect event.  Our host was Nicole Crimaldi, the founder of MsCareerGirl.com.  The panel included:  Steph Turner – Personal Trainer, myself – Registered Dietitian (RD) & Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD), Samantha Borow – Holistic Health Coach, and Stephanie Mansour […]

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Quality Food Is Portion-Sized

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Happy New Year! This Sunday, my girlfriends and I went out for New Year’s Day brunch at one of my new favorite brunch spots in Wicker Park called Birchwood Kitchen.   They have amazing food and the atmosphere is very cozy and warm.   Some of my friends got breakfast and some ordered lunch…thus brunch :). After we […]

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Opportunity Cost of Holiday Eating

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We should be all aware of one of the main concepts of economics…Opportunity Cost.  This term is defined as, the cost of any activity measured in terms of the value of the best alternative that is not chosen (that is foregone).  Opportunity cost can also be applied to other choices that are not monetary or material […]

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